The Gateway Pundit reported that President Trump said he “might” endorse in the upcoming House Minority Leader election if House Republicans deadlock between Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA).
Asked about weighing in, Trump said, “Well, I might.” He added, “I mean, I don’t think I’ll have to. They’ll end up picking somebody,” and called both contenders “two tremendous people, great people,” according to The Gateway Pundit.
Jordan vs. Scalise, per TGP
The outlet said current House Oversight Committee Chair Jim Jordan is expected to face current House Majority Leader Steve Scalise for Minority Leader.
Johnson not seeking the post, per TGP
The Gateway Pundit also reported that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) does not plan to seek the House Minority Leader role after serving three years as Speaker.
Digital Dredger is reporting the above based solely on The Gateway Pundit’s account and quotations.
